By 2015, devices were 66% more effective at identifying problems than traditional methods and the company had grown further, with 6,500 systems in 60 countries.

The company was bought by Nikon for £259 million – the largest amount ever spent on medical imaging by the Japanese company.

Founder Dr Douglas Anderson has been sharing his story to encourage others to follow in his footsteps and apply for the awards which recognise excellence in engineering innovation and commercial success.